Career Opportunities: Nurse Practitioner - Inhrt Bleed. TEMP (104721)

Requisition ID104721-Posted10/05/2026-Nursing

Department: Inherited Bleeding Disorder Program

Pay Band: $67.07 - $76.29

Hours of Work: TemporaryFull-Time Position (Approximately 12 months); Days

Union: ONA

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care to adult patients within the Thrombosis and Inherited Bleeding Disorders Programs. Working as an integral member of an interdisciplinary hematology team, the NP provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, education, and follow-up for patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE), inherited bleeding disorders, and related hematologic conditions.

The NP must know and practice in accordance with the standards relevant to the practice area as well as the legislation and regulations applicable to an NP practice:

- Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991;
- Nursing Act, 1991;
- Laboratory and Specimen Collection Centre Licensing Act;
- Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act, 1990;
- Public Hospitals Act, 1990;
- Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990.

The NP functions to improve timely access to care, enhance patient outcomes, reduce delays in treatment initiation, support care transitions, and provide continuity across the patient journey. The role combines direct patient care, clinical consultation, care coordination, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This position is divided approximately equally between the Thrombosis Program and the Inherited Bleeding Disorders Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES INCLUDE

Acute Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Triage and Management





Provides rapid clinical assessment and follow-up for newly referred patients with acute VTE, including:

- Reviewing referrals and diagnostic investigations.
- Conducting timely telephone assessments following referral.
- Confirming diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Assessing symptom burden, bleeding risk, and clinical stability.
- Reviewing anticoagulant therapy for appropriateness, adherence, dosing, and safety.
- Monitoring laboratory investigations, including renal function and other relevant testing.
- Identifying patients requiring expedited physician review.
- Providing patient education regarding anticoagulation management, safety, and follow-up.

Acts as a clinical resource to support early intervention and reduce delays in access to specialist care.

Ambulatory Thrombosis Clinic

Provides independent and team-oriented NP-led follow-up care through a dedicated ambulatory thrombosis clinic, including:

- Assessment and management of patients with VTE.
- Anticoagulation monitoring and optimization.
- Ongoing surveillance and follow-up.
- Development of individualized care plans.
- Coordination with primary care providers and community partners.

Inherited Bleeding Disorders Program (0.5 FTE)

Outpatient Procedure Planning and Hemostatic Management





Acts as the primary clinical coordinator for adult patients with inherited bleeding disorders undergoing elective outpatient procedures.

Responsibilities include:

- Receiving referrals and notifications regarding upcoming procedures.
- Completing clinical assessments and bleeding risk reviews.
- Collaborating with hematologists, residents, and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized peri-procedural hemostatic plans.
- Coordinating treatment recommendations.
- Writing patient care plans and provider communication letters.
- Ordering and facilitating required therapies include:
- Tranexamic Acid (TXA)
- Ensuring patients understand their treatment plans.
- Conducting post-procedure follow-up to assess outcomes and identify complications.

Iron Deficiency Assessment and Management

Provides ongoing assessment and management of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in patients with inherited bleeding disorders.

Responsibilities include:

- Ordering and interpreting laboratory investigations.
- Initiating and monitoring oral iron therapy.
- Coordinating intravenous iron treatment when indicated.
- Monitoring treatment response and patient outcomes.
- Providing patient education regarding iron replacement therapy.

Inherited Bleeding Disorders Follow-Up Clinic

Provides NP-led follow-up care for established adult patients with inherited bleeding disorders, including:

- Clinical assessment and symptom management.
- Review of bleeding events and treatment effectiveness.
- Monitoring treatment adherence and outcomes.
- Coordi

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